Business and IT Consulting and Advisory Services

Contract 159583, established through RFP 25-S944, is a national cooperative agreement between the Region 14 Education Service Center and Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) for Business and IT Consulting and Advisory Services. Effective October 1, 2025, the contract has an initial three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, extending the potential performance through September 30, 2030. The agreement is facilitated through the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program to provide public agencies nationwide with administrative efficiency and combined purchasing power. The scope of services is comprehensive, covering business management areas such as process improvement, strategic management, grants management, and organizational design, as well as IT services including AI advisory, data analytics, cybersecurity strategy, and software asset management. BerryDunn provides these services based on a not-to-exceed hourly rate structure, with roles ranging from Paraprofessionals at 80 dollars per hour to Principals at 430 dollars per hour. The contract includes strict compliance requirements, including adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act for specific subcontracts, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Termination is permitted by either party with 30 days written notice.